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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.05, 1,412.31 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.05, 1,412.31 and 613.31 is: 919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.05 : 1,412.31 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.05/1,412.31 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.05x = 1,412.31 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.05x = 866,183.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,183.85/942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.47

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